UK Tax Strategy FY25

This document sets forth Endeavor’s Tax Strategy and approach with respect to the United Kingdom, in compliance with Schedule 19 of the Finance Act 2016. This document is applicable to the legal entities listed in the Appendix.

This Tax Strategy is effective for the year ending 31 December 2025, will be updated as required by the Act, and will remain posted on a website of a member of Endeavor’s tax group, as required by the Act.

Background 

Endeavor is a leader in sports, entertainment, media and fashion, operating in over 30 countries. Endeavor is committed to ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it operates. 

We comply with organizational policies and act within the industry’s ethical and professional standards, as well as comply with recent reporting standards introduced by the OECD. 

We conduct transactions between Endeavor group companies on an arms-length basis and in accordance with current OECD (transfer pricing) principles. We are compliant with county-by-country reporting standards that are shared via an automatic exchange of information. 

We comply with UK’s tax laws including filing of tax returns and remittance of appropriate taxes.

Our approach to tax planning 

Consistent with its responsibilities under applicable laws (including but not limited to the UK Criminal Finance Act of 2017), and under Endeavor’s Code of Conduct, we are strictly prohibited from engaging in conduct intended to evade taxes or to facilitate any third parties in the evasion of taxes. 

We will not participate in any tax shelter arrangement or any similar tax planning determined to be aggressive. 

We do not engage in artificial or contrived tax arrangements. We adhere to relevant tax law and seek to minimize the risk of uncertainty or disputes wherever possible. 

As a policy, we will not engage in tax planning strategies or take tax positions that would expose Endeavor to unexpected or unwanted financial or reputational risk. Any tax strategies that are implemented reflect commercial reality and adhere to all tax laws and guidelines where Endeavor operates.

The UK group’s approach to tax risk 

The Group has little appetite for tax risk and as noted above, continues to operate in a manner which reflects this with respect to both tax planning and tax compliance.

Our approach towards working with HMRC 

We have an open and on-going relationship with HMRC, interacting with the tax authority primarily through its Customer Compliance Manager. Endeavor values the importance of a cooperative and truthful sharing of information where required by law and continues to work with HMRC as part of the Large Business Directorate to ensure it pays the correct amount of tax at the right time.

Risk management and governance arrangements in relation to UK taxation 

Endeavor was a public company until 24 March 2025, when its acquisition by Silver Lake was completed. The now privately held Endeavor retains its controlling ownership stake in TKO, a public company. Endeavor’s Board of Directors continue to include active members of the company. The Financial Leadership Team, including the Group’s Tax Counsel and led by the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for Endeavor’s tax profile. In the UK, a dedicated team of appropriately qualified and experienced tax personnel is responsible for the day to day management of tax. The ongoing education and training of tax personnel is encouraged. Advice is sought from external advisors where appropriate.

Appendix – Companies covered by this Statement 

BSI Speedway Holdings Ltd (in liquidation)
BSI Speedway Ltd (in liquidation)
Challenger World Ltd
Cingularity Media Ltd
Clifford French Ltd
Cork Street Exhibitions Ltd
Denmark Street Ltd
Dice Technology Ltd
Done and Dusted Productions Ltd
Done and Dusted UAE Ltd
Done and Dusted X Ltd
EDH Tennis Limited (sold 24 March 2025)
Fighting Family Ltd
Frieze Events, Inc
Frieze Events Ltd
Frieze Publishing GmbH
Frieze Publishing Ltd
Frieze Public Programmes
IMG Arena UK Ltd (sold 24 March 2025)
IMG Data Ltd (sold 24 March 2025)
IMG Gaming Data ApS (sold 24 March 2025)
IMG Media Ltd
IMG Sports Media Scotland Ltd
International Management Group (UK) Ltd
Montagu Events Limited
NeuLion Ltd
OpenBet Ltd (sold 24 March 2025)
OpenBet Retail Ltd (sold 24 March 2025)
OpenBet Technologies Ltd (sold 24 March 2025)
PIMGSA Holdco Limited
PIMGSA LLP
PWR Events Ltd
Quintus Events Ltd
Quintus Group Ltd
Quintus Management Ltd
SBI Group Ltd
Seven League Limited
Sponsorship Bureau International Ltd
Sportcast Ltd (sold 24 March 2025)
Strive Scandinavia Ltd (in liquidation)
Taste Festivals Ltd
Taste of Christmas Ltd
Tennis Legends Ltd
The London Triathlon Ltd
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (UK) Ltd
World Wrestling Entertainment (International) Limited
WWE UK Holdings Ltd
Zuffa UK Ltd